Petromin marine and offshore Jan-Feb Issue

Singapore ship repairing has gained international recognition
for its specialised re-construction jobs, which range
from conversion to jumboisation. The extensive capabilities
in ship repairing means a multitude of repair, reconstruction
and conversion jobs can be carried out with high quality
and timely delivery. The versatility of local shipyards is reflected
in the wide range of ship conversions undertaken.
Ship repair is carried out in shipyards and at the anchorage.
To meet the needs of shipowners using the port, voyage
repairs are readily available on call. Projects include the
conversion of car carriers to livestock carriers and tankers to
FPSOs, just to name a few.
Over the years, Singapore shipbuilders have earned a reputation
for fair prices, quality workmanship and short delivery time,
for a range of specialised and customised vessels. Shipbuilding
has progressed from minor projects such as the construction of
wooden launches and fishing boats to major projects like steel
vessels and specialised ships. Vessels built include cableships,
container vessels, product tankers, naval ships, landing ship
tanks and patrol crafts.
In 1969, Singapore delivered its first jack-up rig. Five years
later, it grew from infancy to become the largest builder of
jack-ups in the world. Today, it still enjoys this premier status.
The rig-builders are competent in repairing, upgrading,
converting and building jack-up rigs, semi-submersibles,
drillships, drilling tenders and FPSOs. They also
have the expertise and experience to produce rigs of their
own designs.
Singapore shipyards have over the last three decades
gained prominence for quality, specialised services,
timely delivery, skilled and disciplined workforce,
strong project management capabilities as well as the
ability to handle sophisticated turnkey projects with
complex requirements.
In line with the growth of ship repair, shipbuilding and rigbuilding
activities, Singapore’s marine supporting industry
has also evolved. The supporting industry ranges from small
to medium-sized workshops to comprehensive factory facilities.
Many overseas manufacturers have also set up local
agencies for their own manufacturing, sales and services facilities
in Singapore.
There is a comprehensive range of marine services in various
industries such as electronics communication and navigation,
automation precision machining, and corrosion control. In addition,
there are numerous factories manufacturing or servicing
marine equipment and components such as diesel engines and
turbochargers. Other services available include ship design and
consultancy, marine inspection and surveying.
One of Singapore’s flagship rig / vessel builders is Keppel Offshore
& Marine (Keppel O&M). Until a decade ago, Keppel’s
stable of shipyards ran as separate entities. Their integration in
2002 formed Keppel O&M, one of the world’s largest offshore
and marine groups today. This strategic move brought together
three different operating companies - Keppel FELS, the leading
rig designer and builder; Keppel Shipyard, the expert in
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January to February 2018